Martin Eden by London, Jack
Martin Eden by London, Jack
Martin Eden by London, Jack is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 280 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.
What it's about
First serialized in 1908, "Martin Eden" is Jack London's classic and tragic tale of its title character and his struggle to become a writer. Martin Eden is an idealistic and self-educated young man who struggles to overcome poverty and a lack of opportunities in a quest to become an educated and successful artist. He hopes to find acceptance in the world of the wealthy and refined, though he finds it hard to shake off his coarse working-class background. Eden falls in love with Ruth Morse, but he feels that he is not good enough to win her hand, as she comes from a bourgeois family. Eden hopes that she will wait for him while he seeks to establish himself as a successful writer and improve his social status so that he may one day feel worthy of his true love. The novel is heartbreaking, tragic, and rich with the themes of class struggle and prejudice. It is also hopeful in its faith in art to transform lives and has inspired countless young writers and artists to follow their dreams. "Martin Eden" remains one of Jack London's best-loved works. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Book details
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 280
- ISBN: 9781420967715
- Published: 2020-03-10
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 1.8 x 21.6 cm
- Category: Fiction
Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Eden by London, Jack available in paperback or hardcover?
This listing is for the paperback edition of Martin Eden by London, Jack.
What language is this edition in?
This edition is in English.
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